Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 36 - EPWPS Halloween Special We had some drinks and got spooky with some Unmade Ernest scripts. We weren't sure what to expect, but we had fun with it regardless. Happy Halloween, Vern! Soundtrack playlist for the episode: EPWPS Halloween Special Soundtrack Hey Vern! Years ago our three hosts began a journey together as they watched all the Ernes...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 35 - Ernest Marches On It is Jason's turn to hit 40, and he gets to choose the script. He selected Ernest Marches On. Is it a war flick or involve a marching band?!? Find out as we read the treatment and then have a conversation with Nick Lutsko. He's the musician behind those great Spirit Halloween theme songs and he recently did a song about Er...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 34 - Ernest Goes To Bat Dustin has just turned 40 and the birthday boy selected the script for this episode. Being the baseball fan he is, Dustin opted for Ernest Goes to Bat. A year after our first Ernest baseball movie idea, will this one be even better?!?  Will this get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder with an Ewww...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 33 - Ernest Walking Tall The boys are back with a fresh script they've been waiting a year to read, Ernest Walking Tall. Finally selected in the patron vote, we were anxious to see if this was a Ernest version of the classic 70s film Walking Tall. Before The Rock had his remake, Ernest could've had his own. Will this get put into production with...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 32 - Secret Agent Ernest Still buzzed from the last episode, we work our way thru the multi page treatment for Secret Agent Ernest. Promising title, but does it live up to the expectations we had for it? We also have some great Know What I Mail Vern to kick things off. Will this get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder wi...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 31 - Professor Ernest The Space Dogs delayed this one a couple weeks, but we're back to discuss Professor Ernest. Ernest finds himself working at a university as a professor. That's bound to go smoothly, right? Speaking of going smoothly, we were gifted a bunch of Wisconsin beer to enjoy while recording. Thanks Alayna! Will this get put into prod...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 29 - Ernest Frees the Space Dogs (Pt 2) So, where were we? Oh yeah, Derek was angry and fighting his way thru the script while Jason & Dustin try to keep the ship above water and quell his rage with liquor. That sounds about right. So will the space dogs be freed finally? Will Les & Les become even more plentiful? Will this script ever end? Will...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 29 - Ernest Frees the Space Dogs (Pt 1) For over a year this script has intrigued us with its title and now we finally present this forgotten Unmade Ernest script. What ARE space dogs? Who is holding them captive? Is Rimshot involved? Will this get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder with an Ewww? Soundtrack playlist for...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: EP28: Live at Ernest Day (Ernest the Superhero, Ernest On Tour, & Little Orphan Ernest) We headed south to Burns, TN to celebrate Ernest Day at Montgomery Bell State Park along with hundreds of other Ernest fans from across the continent. We were joined by Daniel Butler (this time in person!), as well as Mo & Aaron from Ernest Watch Party. It was a fanta...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 27 - What Fred Found We have a mystery to solve. Who is Fred? What did he find? Is Ernest even in this script? All of these questions will be answered, eventually. Buckle up for a 90 minute ride and find out if this will get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder with an Ewww? Soundtrack playlist for the episode: What Fred...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 26 - Ernest In Wonderland We begin our second year of reading the binders and kick it off with one that Dustin has been curiouser and curiouser to read.....Ernest In Wonderland. Will this get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder with an Ewww? Soundtrack playlist for the episode: Ernest In Wonderland Hey Vern! Years ago ou...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 25 - Ernest Over the Rainbow We conclude our first season of Unmade Ernest scripts with Ernest Over the Rainbow. So many possibilities with this title.......Will this get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder with an Ewww? Soundtrack playlist for the episode: Ernest Over the Rainbow Hey Vern! Years ago our three hosts bega...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 24 - Ernest & the Angels / Angel Ernest We record in a brand new location and discuss a couple more treatments from the binders. Selected by our patron Alayna, we weren't sure what to expect with this title. Will this get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder with an Ewww? Soundtrack playlist for the episode: Ernest & the...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 23 - Ernest Rocks the Cradle For nearly 2 hours we discuss this treatment written by one of our favorites, Daniel Butler. We know we're in for a dark ride when his name is attached to something in the binder. We say 2 words on the show we never thought we would see in an Ernest script, and have a lot of laughs along the way. Will this get put int...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 22 - Captain Ernest/Deadly Ernest Jason selected a couple shorter pitches from the binders and we deliver them back to back for your enjoyment. Follow that up with an interview Derek set up with comedian and co-host of The Bob & Tom Show, Josh Arnold. We have a great chat about all things Ernest and he even pitches us a few ideas for some Unmade...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 21 - Hot & Fresh Ernest Dustin has been waiting almost a whole year for this one to be chosen, Hot & Fresh Ernest. Race cars, pizza, road trips, stereotypes; this movie's got it all, Vern! Will it be good enough to greenlight? Or will it end up back in the binder? Tune in to find out, knowhutimean? Soundtrack playlist for the episode: https://ope...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 20 - Ernest & the Waterbaby (Part 3) This is the one you've been waiting for..... the 100+ page full script read thru for Ernest & the Waterbaby. Meet the cast of characters and find out what happens when Ernest finds a strange mythical swamp creature in the bayou. It took us over 5 hours to record all 3 of the episodes. Here is Act Three, polish...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 19 - Ernest & the Waterbaby (Part 2) This is the one you've been waiting for..... the 100+ page full script read thru for Ernest & the Waterbaby. Meet the cast of characters and find out what happens when Ernest finds a strange mythical swamp creature in the bayou. It took us over 5 hours to record all 3 of the episodes. Here is Act Two, polished...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 18 - Ernest & the Waterbaby (Part 1) This is the one you've been waiting for..... the 100+ page full script read thru for Ernest & the Waterbaby. Meet the cast of characters and find out what happens when Ernest finds a strange mythical swamp creature in the bayou. It took us over 5 hours to record all 3 of the episodes. Here is Act One, polished...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 17 - Lima Beans (Part 2) We've been waiting to release these episodes for a while now. An Unmade Ernest TV series. In the first part, we introduced you to the characters and locations where the series would've taken place. Now it's time to hear about the proposed episode plots. What kind of antics will Ernest and the citizens of Minor Hill be up...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 16 - Lima Beans (Part 1) We've been waiting to release this episode for a while now. An Unmade Ernest TV series. In this first part, we introduce you to the characters and locations where the series would've taken place. Tune in next episode to hear about the proposed episode plots. Will it be good enough to greenlight? Or will it end up back in...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 15 - Cruisin With Ernest It's time once again to open the binders up and check out another script. Recorded immediately after EP14, this one finds the guys feelin good and ready to enjoy some laughs at sea. Will it be good enough to greenlight? Or will it end up back in the binder? Tune in to find out, knowhutimean? Hey Vern! Years ago our three...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 14 - Airhead Ernest It's time once again to open the binders up to one of our Dr Otto level patrons, and they selected Airhead Ernest. We discuss many topics, several of which actually pertain to the script. Will it be good enough to greenlight? Or will it end up back in the binder? Tune in to find out, knowhutimean? Hey Vern! Years ago our three...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 13 - Ernest & the Ring It's time to open the binders up to one of our Dr Otto level patrons, and they selected Ernest & the Ring. We read thru the script treatment as well as some additional pages of extra scenes. Will it be good enough to greenlight? Or will it end up back in the binder? Tune in to find out, knowhutimean? Hey Vern! Years ago our...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 12 - Ernest Goes to Washington (Part 2) It's Election time and we are ready to vote for Ernest P in 2020. We have 4 different script treatments for Ernest Goes to Washington and we will discuss the final 2 in this second part. Will these ones be ready for production, or be rejected at the voting booth? Hey Vern! Years ago our three hosts began a...